Province of Belluno

Earthquakes today in San Vito di Cadore

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). Latest: M0.9 on 21 May 2026 at 07:08, 2 km South-West of Cimolais, 7 km deep.

0.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km South-West of Cimolais

5 months ago · 21 May 2026, 07:08
Depth 7 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
145
days since the last quake within 30 km
80
quakes recorded since 2015
~54 days
on average, one quake every
3.4
The strongest within 30 km
1 km North-East of Voltago Agordino
9 years ago · 6 Sept 2017, 14:22

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is San Vito di Cadore: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.098 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Borca di Cadore Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
3
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.4
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Vito di Cadore. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Vito di Cadore.

Latest earthquake attributed to San Vito di Cadore: 28 August 2021 · 1,813 inhabitants

The seismic history of San Vito di Cadore

The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Vito di Cadore over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2001IV-V17 July 2001

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 88 km away

  2. 1997III29 September 1997

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Val Pusteria earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 34 km away

  3. 1996III-IV13 April 1996

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Dolomiti Friulane earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 34 km away

  4. 1996III27 January 1996

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Dolomiti Friulane earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 35 km away

  5. 1994V-VI20 April 1994

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Dolomiti Friulane earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 32 km away

  6. 1986V29 August 1986

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Dolomiti Friulane earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 31 km away

  7. 1900IV-V4 March 1900

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Asolano earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 70 km away

  8. 1893IV27 October 1893

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Bellunese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 33 km away

  9. 1892IV-V23 June 1892

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Dolomiti Friulane earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 35 km away

  10. 1892III-IV11 January 1892

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Alpago Cansiglio earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 38 km away

  11. 1891III7 June 1891

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 128 km away

  12. 1890F26 March 1890

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Bellunese earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 33 km away

…and 6 more documented effects in this town's history.

Source: Italian Macroseismic Database DBMI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The great earthquakes in this area's history

Almost a thousand years of catalogues: the strongest documented events within ~50 km.

18736.3
Alpago Cansiglio earthquake
29 June 1873 · 39 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
19366.1
Alpago Cansiglio earthquake
18 October 1936 · 46 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
17765.8
Prealpi Friulane earthquake
10 July 1776 · 49 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
19595.3
Carnia earthquake
13 June 1959 · 48 km from here

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Western Periadriatic

The town lies about 31 km from Western Periadriatic, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.6between 0 and 15 km deep

Faults are mapped to build better and understand the territory: knowing them says nothing about when an earthquake will occur, which remains unpredictable. Source: DISS 3.3 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

Over time within 30 km

May 20261eventmax 0.9
Jan '25
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Jan '26
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.9
2 km South-West of Cimolais
27 km South-East · 7 km
5 months ago
21 May 2026, 07:08
0.9
9 months ago
30 Jan 2026, 00:18
1.5
9 months ago
2 Jan 2026, 19:58
1.3
1 year ago
29 Jul 2025, 07:38
0.9
6 km West of Forni di Sopra
25 km East · 8 km
1 year ago
21 May 2025, 06:22
0.9
4 km West of Borca di Cadore
4 km South-West · 10 km
1 year ago
7 Mar 2025, 15:24
1.1
1 year ago
3 Mar 2025, 00:04
1.2
1 year ago
8 Feb 2025, 09:46
1.0
3 km West of Forni di Sopra
27 km East · 6 km
2 years ago
21 Jul 2024, 00:40
1.7
2 years ago
30 Jun 2024, 20:51

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

San Vito di Cadore is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 33% of the 61 towns in the province.
San Vito di Cadore1
Nearby towns average3.4

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Belluno0 events · last 30 daysVeneto region11 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 025051

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near San Vito di Cadore today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of San Vito di Cadore. The latest dates back to 21 May 2026.

Is San Vito di Cadore a seismic area?

San Vito di Cadore is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near San Vito di Cadore?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Vito di Cadore was magnitude 3.4, on 6 September 2017.

When was the last quake near San Vito di Cadore?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Vito di Cadore dates back to 21 May 2026, magnitude 0.9.

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Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)